3. Visa Application FormTwo(2) copies of the visa application needed- Applications not completed properly may cause a delay in the issuance of the visa- If a field is not applicable- put N/A or NoneDownload Application here:

9. Non-US CitizenPlease submit the ORIGINALand clear copy of your green card or US Visa and copy of I-94- B1/B2 US Tourist Visa is not a valid option- You may print the electronic version of your I-94 by following this link:https://i94.cbp.dhs.gov/

NEXT STEPS........

1.Gather your passport, documents, and send them to us via UPS, DHL, or FEDEX. (We recommend a courier that allows you to track the package).2.Once we receive your package, we will verify the documents and submit them to the appropriate Consulate. (Should we need any additional clarification or documents, you can be sure that we will contact you).

Consular may request the following so please be prepared to send the additional documents to us: Resume, Most recent tax return with W2, Employer Letter confirming your employment, and a Day to Day detailed itinerary with hotel addresses and phone numbers.

FEES

Processing Time

4-5 business days

Period of Stay

Per Consular discretion

Validity

Per Consular discretion

SC Fee

$95.00

Embassy Fee

$45.00

US Citizens Business Visa is not required for a stay of up to 90 days.

-Check that your passport has a validity of at least 6 months beyond stay - Check that you have enough visa pages in your passport for any arrival and departure stamp

4. Business Letter- US EntityLetter from US Company or Organization- the signature must be original and the letter must be on company letterhead.- Nature of Business to be performed-Name and Address of your reference that will be visited-Dates of intended visit-Guarantee of return transportation and financial guarantee for the visitExact duration of stay must be indicated.Addressed to the Embassy of Japan in Washington DC- Signed by an officer or manager(not to be signed by visa applicant)Download Sample:

9. Non-US CitizenPlease submit the ORIGINAL and clear copy of your green card or US Visa and copy of I-94- B1/B2 US Tourist Visa is not a valid option- You may print the electronic version of your I-94 by following this link:https://i94.cbp.dhs.gov/

NEXT STEPS........

1.Gather your passport, documents, and send them to us via UPS, DHL, or FEDEX. (We recommend a courier that allows you to track the package).2.Once we receive your package, we will verify the documents and submit them to the appropriate Consulate. (Should we need any additional clarification or documents, you can be sure that we will contact you).

Consular may request the following so please be prepared to send the additional documents to us: Bank Statement, Resume, Most recent tax return with W2, Employer Letter confirming your employment, and a Day to Day detailed itinerary with hotel address and phone numbers.

FEES

Processing Time

4-5 business days

Period of Stay

Per Consular Discretion

Visa Validity

Per Consular Discretion

SC Fee

$95.00

Embassy Fee

$45.00

OFFICIAL AND DIPLOMATIC

1. Valid and Signed Official PassportPassport must have one blank visa page and be valid 6 months beyond stay. - Amendment pages in the back of the passport are not suitable for visas

3. Visa Application FormTwo(2) visa applications must be sent- Applications not completed properly may cause a delay in the issuance of the visa-Please do not leave any field blank and answer each question in detail- If a field is not applicable- put N/A or None

4. State Department - Cover Letter Name, Title, Purpose( nature of visit and contact in country), and Dates of Travel

5. Letter from sending department or Agency Name, Title, Purpose( nature of visit and contact in country), and Dates of Travel - Must be on Agency letterhead- Must be an original signature and signed by a Supervisor

- In the case of Bangladesh, Pakistan and Iran, the waiver of visa requirements is temporarily suspended.- In the case of Malaysia, Peru and Colombia, it is recommended to obtain visa. - In the case of China, visas are not required only for students of elementary, junior and senior high school in China for the purpose of school excursion staying in Japan less than 30 days.- In the case of Taiwan, visas are not required for Taiwan-passport holders with their own personal ID numbers stipulated in their respective passports.As a general rule, each Consulate has the right to request more documents or request an in-person interview. The validity of the visa is the sole discretion of the Consulate. Due to unexpected backlogs the Consulate may increase their processing time without notice. Certain nationalities or passport holders may result in additional processing time, this is determined by the Consulate. SC-Passport and Visa is not responsible for delays resulting in Consulate matters.